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The article says the revised V6 has 10 more HP than the old optional V8, they also said it feels quicker and gets better mileage, sounds like a winner.
I think it is a winner in non-towing situations or towing small loads. It appears to be a powerlful, efficient V6 and will be great for everyday use. The measly 5k towing I think is what is being questioned, atleast for me. Still, the vehicle is growing on me.
I think it is a winner in non-towing situations or towing small loads. It appears to be a powerlful, efficient V6 and will be great for everyday use. The measly 5k towing I think is what is being questioned, atleast for me. Still, the vehicle is growing on me.
Towing much more than 5k with a vehicle with that short of a wheel base would be pushing it anyway no matter how much power it has, I doubt similar vehicles with higher tow ratings can really handle it very well.
The article says the revised V6 has 10 more HP than the old optional V8, they also said it feels quicker and gets better mileage, sounds like a winner.
The old V6 had more horsepower than the V8, but it was at the redline. I tend to drive with the RPM around 1000. How much horsepower does the V6 have down there? That's why I like a V8
The old V6 had more horsepower than the V8, but it was at the redline. I tend to drive with the RPM around 1000. How much horsepower does the V6 have down there? That's why I like a V8
Probably about the same, the V8 is also rated at redline.
The V8 makes 90% of its torque at 1000 RPM. You always have power. I drive a V8 4Runner and I test drove a V6. The V6 has power but you have to wind it way up, I prefer the V8
I think Toyota missed the market when they dropped to a 5,000 lb tow rating. My 2003 V8 4WD 4Runner tows my boat quite well. I was waiting for the introduction of the new body style to replace my old truck. The new tow limits are so low they won't handle my boat, a 22' Edgewater. I guess I'm now out of the market for the 2010 4Runner - so much for customer loyalty. It seems that tow vehicle choices are now between a full size SUV (Sequoia/Tahoe/Expedition/Armada) or a full size pick'em up truck. Both of these options seem silly to me - I don't want a $50,000/6,500 lb./14 MPG SUV as a daily driver, and I really don't need a 6' truck bed to stow my briefcase. I'll probably just hang on to my old 4Runner as a tow/utility vehicle and buy a new daily driver.
The new tow limits are so low they won't handle my boat, a 22' Edgewater.
Considered a 4 door short bed Tacoma with cap on the bed? Its bigger than the 4Runner, but not full size and gets slightly better mileage than you are getting now. How much does your boat weigh on the trailer?
Yamaha did a performance report on a similarly rigged 225 Edgewater and reported a loaded test weight of 4,886 lbs. Add 850 lbs for the trailer and I'm up to a tow weight of 5,736 lbs. That was a comfortable short range tow for my 4runner which has a 7,200 lb tow limit. The Tacoma's have a 3,500 lb tow limit, so I think that I'd be asking way too much from that truck. Good idea on the pick-up cap though. I may break down and look at a Tundra with a cap if I can't figure anything else out.
The Tacoma's have a 3,500 lb tow limit, so I think that I'd be asking way too much from that truck.
Toyota has package "TO" to handle your boat with a Tacoma. It includes an oil cooler, a larger transmission cooler, larger radiator, heavier duty cooling fan, larger alternator, 5 pin trailer connector, and class IV hitch. IIRC the option is around $500. It increases the GCWR to 11100lbs. That gives you a 6500lb towing capacity with ~440lbs of stuff in the truck.
Not necessarily the right vehicle for you, but it should be capable and is at least in the 4Runner family of vehicles. :-)
The Tacoma's have a 3,500 lb tow limit, so I think that I'd be asking way too much from that truck. Good idea on the pick-up cap though. I may break down and look at a Tundra with a cap if I can't figure anything else out.
That is for the baseline Tacoma. The Prerunner with the V6 are rated at 6500lbs. I just purchased a comparible weight boat. I have an 05 Tacoma and I am not worried about it being able to handle the load. I used to tow a 1600lb plus car trailer, loaded with a 3600lb car, the family, and all the "Crap" for a night at the track with no problems. I used the wife's 06 4Runner once for an event and it pulled just as well. The 4Runner actually stopped better with the 4wheel discs than the Tacoma with rear drums. The car trailer was not equipped with brakes like the new boat trailer I just purchased does. I should be able to pick up the new boat in a week or so. I will post up how both vehicles tow the package.
Wicked, I will be in a similiar situation as to you in a year or two. I don't have a boat but like the 4runner. More importantly soon-to-be-wife loves the 4runner. I don't want to be crippled with only a 5k tow capacity. I also don't have a boat. I wish they put a V8 in it and have it to tow ~7k.
Wicked, I will be in a similiar situation as to you in a year or two. I don't have a boat but like the 4runner. More importantly soon-to-be-wife loves the 4runner. I don't want to be crippled with only a 5k tow capacity. I also don't have a boat. I wish they put a V8 in it and have it to tow ~7k.
